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[G1 Android Development] KyleK29:
Just out of curiousity. What is the point of moving the Dalvik-cache besides trying to spare the phone from memory IO's on the internal flash (wear and tear on flash chips)?

Something I've wondered, does the phone use the 71mb free (if you move everything) for extra RAM or is it just free storage space as I thought it was. If it is just free storage space. There is no difference between 40megs and 71megs - people seem to have gotten increasingly obsessed with getting more and more "free space" on the phone. :)
[G1 Android Development] larrygates:
Thanks a lot guys, it seems like this answered the question perfectly. It seems like the /data/data causes the problem on my class 4.

I suppose people with the class 6 can put Everything on the SD card.

About the guy with the class 2 and EVERYTHING on the SD card, what brand are you using, and can I get one?

About the browser cache etc . . . does dalvik-cache hold all that information? I suppose it does, and the /data/data are the actual System apps that run the phone for the most part. I'll keep those on the phone.

I hope moving the dalvik-cache doesn't require a re-sign in etc . . .

Thanks a lot.
[G1 Android Development] a1t:
Class 4

You should probably try to get your hands on a class 6 or higher (they do make a class 8 8gb - but it is not needed) Anything slower, you will see a lag. NewEgg sells one for 15 including SandH. Also I have been running the overclocker app and it is solid at 572.15. That may help you as well and the app works on 1.5 either JF or H's builds.

Hope that helps.
[G1 Android Development] AustinKnight45:
Ive got a Patriot 8g class 4 with apps2sd an dalvik-cache with no lag I haven't had any force close apps, Ive been running JF 1.5 and apps2sd since Saturday. ;)
[G1 Android Development] larrygates:
Thanks a lot, I'll look into the overclocker app. Which one in particular are you referring to?

As far as class 6 and below goes, I have good news. Just moved my dalvik-cache back to the SD card in recovery mode. Wiped it from my internal, got back roughly 30 MB, and NO LAG!

Whoever said it was /data/data that causes the lag is absolutely right. For me at least.

Now I'll move over a few select cache (browser / maps / market) to SD card also, to see if any speed hit comes on those apps. I'm now EVEN happier than before with 1.5 and a regular T Mobile G1. It's like a completely different phone. Only if OHIO would get 3G, then it'd be one of the nicer phones out there. Sorry for the rant, just feels good to have all this stuff working.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] diaztradeinc:
Finally after some hard work and alot of time we are able to offer

those in need of colored Vk's. We have spent days in trial and error to get

these edits to work. But finally it paid off, We are happy to announce that we

are going to be doing requests for those who wish to personalize there Vk's,

knowing how much effort it took we would like for people to enjoy the custom

world of the android and be able to stand out with there phone. Thanks to all

who contributed with the findings of the .9 png edits, and of course

Manup456 for paving the way. We are taking requests for desired colors and

backgrounds on the VK.

LET US PIMP YOUR VK!

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[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] Jrbourque:
Just securing spot so that we can post up the apks
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] maarvel17:
Wow, awesome news! how about a keyboard that looks like the calculator keys? glasslike with that cool effect when you press a key. I'm excited! Thanks for your time!
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] RainCrow:
Is this limited to the google keyboard or can you guys do the HTC Chinese Input version of the keyboard as well? I just prefer that one because the buttons are bigger but this might be the thing to make me want to switch over.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] diaztradeinc:
Working to get the htcime themed, will keep you guys posted, as for the calculator like keys with glass effect will start working on it.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] aponte26:
Can you PLEASE make a keyboard that has black keys with red inserts like the ones you have made already.... it would be highly appreciated... thanks
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] Jrbourque:
so you want all black keys and red in the middle i take it?
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] juangil:
I second this, glasslike and shine when pressed, thanks for this finding.. would you be able to modify the key in the dialer as well? I like the HTC chinese version (silver) you can add background affects as well

Thanks again, Will keep track of your worrk:)
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] Jrbourque:
The dialer was something that I was going to look into, i still have to finish some vk's and then i was going to check that out just have to wait til i get home from work, its easier to go through the apks and to make the pngs
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] g2crx:
Thats hot fire right there.Awesome work guys now I just got to figure out which theme I want when they come out.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] tubaking182:
hell yeah, when you post i wanna try the black with the blue around the jeys, i was gonna try to work on this when i finished my app. great job guys
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] Beast84:
Dude! Black background, white keys with black text would be sweet!
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] robstillholdin:
good ideas....glassy like would be awesome.....my phone is gonna be killing others with just stock
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] aponte26:
yes that would be perfect. Thanks
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
all white keep it clean hells yeah. maybe like a light gray key and black letters or maybe white surround black keys and white letters. i have a thing for black and white for some reason
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] Jrbourque:
Well we have to look into it a little more, because the text is a xml fix and we have to find where it is etc. and go from there so changing the text might take a little longer
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] Jrbourque:
Okay so here are some of the first ones that i got done its just basic colors with black background. You have to unzip it, take the framework-res.apk out and then have a copy of the your last update, open that and then go to /system/framework and drag the new framework-res.apk over to it and drop it, flash the update again, and good to go. Now this is for haykruo's 1.5 i have no clue if it works on any others, if you are on other builds can you let us know if works or not.

edit** sorry no screenshots i dont have that app anymore and dont have the time right now to do them
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] Stericson:
Great work man! I'm impressed.

Stericson
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] Beast84:
Wait I'm using stericson's framework-res for the lock screen. Are there specific files I can just pull from this to put into his framework-res & still use both mods?
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] korndub:
this is great!!!! i agree about the calculator buttons... keep up the good work
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] pershoot:
these instructions are for windows (xp,2k3,2000):

download and install winrar: http://rarlabs.com/rar/wrar39b1.exe (this link is 32bit)

download and unpack android sdk to c:\android-sdk: http://developer.android.com/sdk/download.html?v=android-sdk-windows-1.5_r1.zip

download and unpack auto-signing (stericson) to tools directory of android-sdk: http://www.fightforthepits.com/Androidstuff/signing.zip

launch the .bat file from the auto-signing tool (in the tools directory of the android-sdk), and do steps 1 to 3. after 3 you can exit the shell script.

now right click update.zip, properties -> advanced -> change program to open from java to winrar.

open up your update.zip -> go to framework and open up framework-res.apk -> go to res/drawable -> drag the btn* png files for the keyboard in to here -> click ok in the next box (leave all defaults (compression, etc.) -> winrar will ask you to update -> click yes -> close out of the framework-res.apk winrar box and update.zip winrar box. right click on the update.zip -> Resign ZIP (you'll see a java box popup for ~2-3 seconds) -> connect your phone to your pc via usb -> click mount sdcard on G1 -> drag the update.zip on to your sdcard -> disconnect usb device via your OS hardware/usb manager -> disconnect cable from G1 (youll see it say preparing sdcard) -> power off -> boot g1 with power and home pressed together till you get to the recovery screen (you'll see exclamation mark if you have non-verbose readout and if you have JF's latest recovery, youll see the fingerprint background with text in front) -> hit alt-s and wait until it verifies, copies files and states to hit home + power to reboot. press home+power for a few seconds then let go to reboot -> enjoy:)
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
thank you sir for explaining for me.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
I found how to change preview key text to white!!!

Check it out!

Now if I can only figure out how to change the main keyboard text to black :)
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
thats hot i like it ALOT
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] Beast84:
Then you'll be my hero!!! That would complete the white keyboard!
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
Some help needed.

Ok, as noted above I figured out how to change the keyboard popup keys (found in keyboard_key_preview.xml) from black to white text (It makes a call to the Primary_text_Dark.xml) using this line

android:textColor="?android:01010039"

using HxD on line 1F0 you change

39 00 01 01 08

to

0B 00 06 01 09

and you reference white text. (I got it from the browser_link_context_header.xml)

For the life of me I cannot find in any file a reference to the text color of the main keyboard. If someone knows where that is I can get it changed to black.

Please help me find it. Enjoy the white text in the popup if you use this info.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
well i tried my idea.. n it worked but not really.. my design stretches too much on the larger keys... and also im trying out the new HTC IME>.. or trying to get it to work

check out the new SPL 89mb of space to use!!
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
here's one with the new IME skinned.

I like the new IME. Here it is skinned.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] ninoedgar:
can someone tell me what i need to edit to modify the new IME.... i was trying to skin it but not sure exactly what images to modify...
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] johnowa636:
Any one working on the new IME like this one with blackgloss. I saw it for prevoius IME but not for new one. Some one care to upload :D
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
**** i recently put Haykuro's keyboard, the new ime, and the original vk all on my phone...

now how to customize it? i have an apk for haykuro's keyboard for jfv1.5, i suppose editing that would work... but still tryna figure it out..

dont suppose u can edit apk's that arent packed with the build... unless u kno how to make apps... which im not into right now

maybe its easier than that
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] anddep:
i really like to see the new IME skinned (powder blue) but it just been out for acouple days.. i think u edit it like the launcher.apk.. if u just need the apk file go to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=515840 and download the "link to exe" its in the app folder
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
you edit the htc_ime.apk. Sapphire_land_keys sapphire_qwe_keys and some others.

Text is black so I don't think black gloss would work.

I do have a blue one. I guess I could work on making it lighter (powder blue) maybe tonight or tomorrow)

could you send me a .png with the blue you would like?

sapphire_land_keys_up.9.png

sapphire_land_function_keys_up.9.png

sapphire_keys_go_bg_up.9.png

sapphire_land_keys_go_bg_up.9.png

sapphire_keys_go_bg_down.9.png

sapphire_land_keys_go_bg_dn.9.png

sapphire_qwe_function_keys_up.9.png
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] anddep:
oh hell yea! thanks man..

i started with the keyboard_textfield_pressed.9.png(left) and keyboard_textfield_selected.9.png(right) but it was a no go.. the touch input kept force close.. not gonna get into it, wrong thread to discuss it.. but anyways heres an color scheme.

EDIT- or the color of the status bar in this thread here
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
ok so my next question is...

1. do i need to pack this sapphire ime in my theme and flash it... with my edits?

2. or is there some way to edit the apk before i install it?

---- better yet do i somehow extract the apk?
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] anddep:
drag, drop and replace :)

right click on the apk and "open with" winzip(whatever zip progam u are using), then extract them to desktop. now ur able to edit the png's.

i dont kno if u can add it with ur themes, im guessing u can...

here this file(credits goes to sangeet.003) .. extract folder to desktop, open the folder.. then you'll see the app folder.. it contains the apk file.

pack ur edited file(png's,.9.png's etc..) to the EDIT apk(drag, drop and replace) then take ur apk and replace the apk in the app folder.

have ur phone connected to ur pc, then go to the root of that folder and you will see VK_installer.bat, double click it and wait.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
APRECIATE IT.. im porting over some new apps from Haykuro's build actually... glad to see a nice explanation
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
OK here is the powder blue. Feel free to make any suggestions.

extract zip contents. All files included.

mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system

cp *yourdirhere*/HTC_IME.apk /system/app/HTC_IME.apk

cp *yourdirhere*/clicker.apk /system/app/clicker.apk

cp *yourdirhere*/libt9.so /system/lib/libt9.so

reboot

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=3798589

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=515840

I couldn't upload the themed kb so here is my own site with it.http://www.4shared.com/file/106288880/de8898fc/htc_ime.html
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] anddep:
Beagz!! Help to the yes.. thanks for makin my request.. no suggestion yet cuz I ain't at home to try it.. soon as I get home. Ill let u know. Thanks again
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] namsir:
in the VK_installer.bat, you need to fix these 3 lines

adb push framework\com.htc.android.pimlib.jar /system/framework

adb push framework\com.htc.framework.jar /system/framework

adb push framework\com.htc.resources.apk /system/framework

it was:

adb push framework\com.htc.android.pimlib.jar /system/framwork

adb push framework\com.htc.framework.jar /system/framwork

adb push framework\com.htc.resources.apk /system/framework

Now everything working good. :)
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] anddep:
i updated it.. really appreciated.. i didnt write the bat file, and didnt tested.. but i did now

heres one for the powder blue... thanks beagz
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
yo tried your batch file... n no luck... i ran it, it installed, restarted, etc... no luck still regular color... was it the one on the opening folder or the batch in the port folder?

i ran NOT the one in the port folder..
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] namsir:
did you enable Touch Input and DISABLE Android Keyboard in Locale&Text option?
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] anddep:
yea it could be that.. it installed fine here check them pics out
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
Same download link.

I made some improvements and corrected a couple of drawing errors.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] anddep:
i see the different.. looks even more better.. updated my link too. thanks beagz
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
No problem. Glad I could help out.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
tried to re-do the calculator look it looks a little better but still kinda pix elated
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] anddep:
beagz check out the bg buttons on the X D A when pressed.. u maybe noticed it. but yeaa:)
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
hey i got it to work thanxc... i had installed a touchInput.apk n that wasnt letting the phone "update" to the new colors...

sooo

all your telling me is if i pack this zip with edits, etc.. it will run the code and replace the current keyboard with what i edit correct?

simple "on the fly" updates.. instead of loading an update.zip for the keyboard customizations righT?

i make themes n try to help out... so figured id break it down for any readers...
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] maarvel17:
Hey LatinSilEighty, I really like the second keyboard. When mentioning the calc keys I only meant glossy with the red swirl effect when pressed, not necessarily rounded. Those are nice, keep up the good work! Btw, I'm using a modified theme with your keyboard; very nice! Thanks Pershoot and company!
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] anddep:
not sure what ur sayin(HIGH by the way).. just try to edit HTC_IME.apk and HTC_CIME.apk.. and replace the one thats in the zip file(which should of been extracted to desktop.. and run the VK_Installer.bat

if thats what u meant.. i dunno
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
Yup saw that, it's a side effect of the semi-transparent background. I could repack with the original background if you like.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
Here's one with chrome buttons.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] MontAlbert:
here's a HTC_IME to match the manup blue theme on dude's cupcake... will probably try and make it better later- this took all of 15min....

anyone know how to change the colour of the upper symbols on the keys?
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] MontAlbert:
tried to replace the old one with a new one and now it tells me there is not enough room. So i had removed the old one using adb pull and then tried to push the new one (which is actually smaller than the old one) when it said "no space left on device".....

anyone else had this? Solutions? install as a seperate apk (like any old app)?

*****edit***** for anyone else that gets this issue just did a adb shell reboot and then tried it again once it rebooted- worked this time.....
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
I looked into this and all text and symbols (except function keys ) is handled by system text colors. I do not know where to change the calls for this.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
im was in the same mind frame when i wrote that...

...i get it now tho.. just edit those .apk's then replace/overwrite the existing .apk's then run the .bat file and it will change the icons...

THANX (I wanna talk to SAMSON)
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] jonnybueno:
Hey... that rectangle button keyboard is slick! Mind uploading so I can use in my custom theme? Please?
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] anddep:
i like this chrome buttons too :)

on the powderblue.. i mean i like it the way it is beside that what i showed u.. but im the type to say ehhh **** it.. if u feel like changing it to put it to perfections that good. do what u feel like.. ur work is still amazing.

P.S. can someone send me some .9.png for the IME key's that has the pixel on it? i dont kno where to put the pixel dots on draw9patch.. i mean i did one just to test it out and install it to my phone and its a no go... or a better explaination, that would help alot.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
yeah i know you wanted the little animation but i dont think thats possible which is why i tried to make it atleast look the same
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
here you go bueno
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
Ok,

link to the chrome keyboard packaged with some .9.png files so you can see where to place the dots in draw 9-patch.

http://www.4shared.com/file/106713640/f27f8e39/ime.html
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] golferguy17:
Hey i really like that second keyboard! What font are you using?
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=485431&page=9

Post #86 ei8htohm's Android logo inspired font
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
Orange Chrome for Prodigal Sun :)
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] johnowa636:
any chance you can upload this for us to use?
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
Sure,

feel free to use however you like.

I can take requests also. (no guarantees but I will try)

http://www.4shared.com/file/107125784/4a80a2be/chrome.html
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
hey, im making a new "Dream Theme" and here is a mockup... anyone wanna add their touches to a keyboard? i can post the wallpaper as well..

ill gladly make one myself, i know what to do, but thought since everyone is customizing here, why not give you an early preview to work with.

when i get further along ill open a thread
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
YAY!! finally a new project

Im sorry but this is just SEXY!!!
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] Mr. Moe:
I want this keyboard style for my HTC keyboard. Do you think this is possible?
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
i agree with you... i will definitely be adding that android font and will post an update with your keyboard as an option when i get further along.. we'll keep in touch
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
let me know bro
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
i can try for you but since im mainly running the jfv1.5 i havent messed around too much with haykuros HTC version send me the .png files with all the keys if possible and i will draw them up for you from scratch (if possible).
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
here is my early start at the theme i have.. clock included, still want to change a lot and then open a thread.. but the keyboard and font would look sick on this theme
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
yes it would
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
can you send me the files so i could add them in and see what the effect would look like... also any luck with skinning the HTC IME for this theme?

or we could collab and figure that out

--and for future reference doubleokneegro@gmail.com
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
I was hoping that homeboy would send me the files but i think im just gonna go download the haykuro H build to my computer and break it down to see what i can do ill send you the keys in a sec but in the meanwhile check this out its the new keyboard by better android on the market its called Better Keyboard its pretty sexy Ima see if i can disect the skin files and see if we can mess with the skins on that too http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=518434
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
umm do i need another program to break down the files on the Haykuro build because i cant see to find the files needed to skin the H VK
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
I'm gonna look into it when I get on my computer later... but I did see those keyboard skins.. I can dig it, but I'm into changing the keyboard for the HTC IME.apk more so than then original android input...

Lso latin.. I got ya email appreciate it and you wanted me to send u the early beta I have or that was in reference to something else? Not all the way done yet
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] LatinSilEighty:
thanx for the beta bro i appreciate it
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
check ya mail
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
If you send me the images I can convert for HTC_IME.apk

or I have done this if you like.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] beagz:
or black key borders if you prefer.
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] betterandroid:
We made a few keyboard artwork ourselves to be used in Better Keyboard, you guys are free to use them in your rom, theme, or whatever projects

http://code.google.com/p/betterandroid/downloads/list

We wont be posting a download link for every skin/theme we post, but since our stuff are all free, you are welcome to download the apk files, extract the contents and use them in any themes you want.

see http://betterandroid.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/introducing-better-keyboard-for-android/

for more details
[G1 Themes and Wallpapers] doubleokneegro:
well goddamn dude... like em both... hell yeah id include them in a package when its ready... so now i have your clear versinos or my man latin's black version

um doubleokneegro@gmail.com unless ur posting them on here...

lemme kno if u want the beta... im having some problems with the status bar not flashing on JF1.51...

also what quick steps did u do to edit the IME?